On Saturday, we reserved a lively and casual izakaya for a second party because we had a large group. The place had an old-fashioned vibe, which was nice, but the chairs and such were a bit worn out, so maybe not ideal for a date. The sudachi shochu highball was refreshing and delicious. The place is casual and easy to visit. They also had nostalgic soft drinks that were fun to try. Thank you for the meal! ♡

Because it's close to the station, there are surprisingly a lot of people even late at night. The counter is always crowded, with foreigners and salarymen bustling around. I decided to check it out and found they serve yakitori, kushikatsu, and other traditional dishes. It was great. The asparagus was so long! (laughs)

I went to the restaurant with people from the company. There are not many photos. The fried chicken in the photo is frog legs. It was called "Keroyon" and I think one piece was 600 yen. It was delicious but not a price that can be easily eaten. The other dishes didn't make me want to come back next time. The amount spent is unknown...

A friend in Kyoto recommended this place and it was delicious. Both the kushikatsu and yakitori were tasty. The restaurant had a nice balance of cleanliness and atmosphere, which I personally enjoyed. The agedashi tofu was also delicious. The location was convenient, the prices were reasonable, and overall it was great value for money.

This is in Kyoto. Just north of Kyoto Station. A little up from Kizuyabashi Street and Nishi-Torii, this restaurant was located. It had been a while since I drank in Kyoto, and I was invited by a friend to come here. When I entered the restaurant, it was surprisingly small. There were goldfish ornaments and toys scattered around the place, presumably related to the name of the restaurant, but they seemed untouched for a long time, so I didn't want to touch them. There were also various sake bottles displayed, but since the restaurant also served fried food, I couldn't help but feel uneasy. The yakitori was very delicious. The grilling was done perfectly. So, I had high hopes for the kushikatsu, but it wasn't very tasty due to the poor oil drainage. The salad had too much dressing, giving a sloppy impression. The draft beer was average, but the chu-hai and highball were served in small glasses, which was disappointing. So, we left without ordering a closing dish. We sat at the table we were shown, ordered a draft beer and yakitori first. My friend added a salad. The draft beer and appetizers were brought to us quickly.

On a holiday night around 7 pm, I found a cozy izakaya near the hotel with a counter seat where they were grilling over charcoal right in front of you. They served yakitori, stingray fin, and grilled saury over charcoal! The menu had a wide variety of dishes at reasonable prices. Everything was delicious, and the owner in charge of the charcoal grilling was kind and welcoming. It was a warm and inviting restaurant. ☺️

Today, after drinking at "Henkutsu" in front of Kyoto Station, we went to a recommended restaurant by a friend. KinGyo is located along Nishidoin Street in Kyoto, near the Shijo-Kyoto City Hall. It's a cute little place that I thought was a seafood restaurant, but it turned out to be a place specializing in grilled and fried skewers. We started with a toast with my friends and ordered some light dishes. Then, we ordered the main skewer items: - Bonito Tataki - Spicy Sausage - Negima (leek and chicken skewers), Liver - Bonjiri (tail meat), Shiso roll - Seseri (neck meat), Nankotsu (cartilage) - Skewered fried items - Chicken hormones We initially planned to order light dishes, but ended up ordering more as the food was delicious. It's a great place to relax and drink until late at night. We had a great time catching up with friends we hadn't seen in a while, talking about work and enjoying the food and drinks a bit too much.

I found a restaurant by chance while strolling around. When I peeked inside, there were seats available at the counter, so I decided to drop in! They mainly served yakitori and kushikatsu, with a variety of other dishes as well. I ordered a plate of 5 yakitori skewers, grilled thick and thin tofu, grilled mackerel, wasabi chicken skewers, and several types of kushikatsu. The crispy grilled thick tofu with beer was amazing! My favorite was the wasabi chicken skewers, where chicken wrapped in wasabi was grilled and eaten with soy sauce, giving a refreshing kick! The service was brisk and friendly, making me feel comfortable and happy while enjoying my drinks. I love this type of restaurant where the owner even has a pencil behind their ear, it brings back nostalgic feelings. I think even a woman dining alone could relax and enjoy a drink here.

I searched for a late-night izakaya near Kyoto Station and decided to visit this place because I wanted to eat kushikatsu. When I looked at the atmosphere, menu, and prices, I couldn't help but think that this place is targeted towards locals. When visiting a new restaurant, I always have a mix of expectations and anxieties, but when the beer I ordered arrived, it was perfectly chilled with a nice foam! That alone made me feel like I hit the jackpot. The food menu ranged from appetizers to closing dishes, and I felt like this place was more suitable for hanging out with friends rather than a date. Since they are open late, I definitely want to visit again.

After work, I went out for drinks with my boss! There were various menu items like skewers, chicken dishes, salads, and soba noodles, so anyone can enjoy without any picky eaters. They also had about three different types of bottled beer, so I think you can match your beer preference as well!

The manager was warm and the food was delicious!

I have been told by a friend living in Kyoto that there are no good restaurants near Kyoto Station. However, since I had already booked a hotel there, I had to go. I ignored the chain restaurants in front of the station and decided to explore the unfamiliar city on my own. I ended up getting lost and had to go back to the station to search on Tabelog. It was already past 9 PM. I found a place called "Kingyo" which was open late and easy for solo diners to enter. I took a chance and entered the restaurant, and it turned out to be a nice place with a good atmosphere. I ordered some avocado sashimi, grilled chicken skewers, and assorted deep-fried items, all of which were delicious. The service was quick and efficient despite a party going on upstairs. I enjoyed a couple of beers and then noticed a bottle of shochu called "Ginteki" on the shelf. I was surprised to see my favorite shochu, which is rare to find in restaurants. I ordered a glass and the owner mentioned that not many people order it, which was a shame. The restaurant is only a 5-minute walk from Kyoto Station and the total bill was around 3000 yen, making it a great value for the quality of food and drinks. I recommend this place for those looking to drink late into the night.

After finishing some errands near Kyoto Station, I went to "Kingyo" for dinner, which serves charcoal-grilled skewers and deep-fried skewers. The main branch is located in Nishioji Sanjo, and I remember visiting there once when I used to work nearby. The restaurant is quite small and cozy, with counter seats where we were seated. There is also a second floor. Even though my partner doesn't drink much alcohol, he enjoys these kinds of places with great flavors, so he really liked it. The beer was served slightly frozen, very cold and delicious. We ordered a skewer assortment (5 skewers) for 550 yen, which was a mix of different meats. I'm not a fan of certain things (like skin or internal organs), so I couldn't eat much of it. The negima (green onion and meat skewer) with sauce was delicious. We also had a sashimi assortment for 980 yen, which was thick and satisfying. The deep-fried skewer assortment (5 skewers) for 450 yen included salmon, octopus, pork, lotus root, and ginkgo. The thin batter was crispy, and the sauce was delicious. We tried ankimo (monkfish liver), which I rarely eat, and it had a rich texture and was tasty, but quite filling. We continued with some delicious sake and ordered two types. We also had sasamaki mentaiko for 450 yen, enoki bacon for 160 yen, quail egg for 160 yen, chicken and meatball for 120 yen, and shiso roll for 100 yen. The Italian gyoza had plenty of cheese on top, just as expected, and it was tasty. We finished with salmon ochazuke and plum ochazuke for 450 yen each. Feeling pleasantly tipsy, we enjoyed the delicious food and ended up eating a lot. The restaurant is located at Higashicho 581-6, Shimogyo-ku, Kyoto, open from 17:30 to 3:00, closed on Sundays.

Around 7 pm on February 4, four aunties had a girls' night out after a long time. Instead of a course meal, we ordered a la carte dishes. We were seated on the second floor, and the other guests were a group of university students. The room had traditional sunken kotatsu tables, and although it was empty that day, it might get crowded if it was full. The goldfish salad was a generous portion of vegetables in a goldfish bowl, perfect for sharing among four people. We also had a mixed skewer plate and a fried food platter, both of which were small but well-prepared. The grilled eggplant, chicken tenderloin, and cheese omelette were all delicious and easy to eat. One of my friends, who is quite critical, even said, "This place is worth the price." I didn't have any worries about the quality, unlike some cheap izakayas that serve pre-made dishes. In total, we had 12 dishes and each had 2-3 drinks, costing around 3000 yen per person. We enjoyed a delicious and fun meal. Thank you for the feast.

When it comes to kushikatsu, people often think of Osaka. However, there are also a few kushikatsu restaurants near Kyoto Station. Unlike the deep atmosphere of Osaka, these restaurants offer a variety of appetizers in addition to kushikatsu on their menu. They have both counter seats and tatami seating, which is nice. It's about a 5-minute walk from Kyoto Station, just turn onto a narrow street off Shio-koji Street and head towards Shichijo, where you'll find a red lantern with "Kingyo" written on it. Despite thinking that we might be the only ones having kushikatsu for Christmas, the place was almost full. It was lively with locals enjoying a drink after work. We decided to have kushikatsu and sashimi for our appetizers. There was a wide variety of kushikatsu to choose from, such as vegetables, meat, cheese, and seafood. We ordered one of each to suit our preferences. The kushikatsu was crispy and light, perfect with beer. I switched to a refreshing lemon sour, and surprisingly, I could still enjoy it even though I had been drinking on the Shinkansen earlier. The kushikatsu culture in the Kansai region makes the kushikatsu here truly delicious. Despite being busy, the friendly master and the hardworking staff made the experience enjoyable. I really like this place.

Located close to Kyoto Station, this izakaya along a main street caught our attention as its lights were still on past midnight. The two-story restaurant has a cozy atmosphere with a tatami seating area upstairs and a TV for entertainment. We were the only customers on the second floor, so the staff seemed a bit overwhelmed, but we were able to relax comfortably. They offer a variety of izakaya dishes such as a salad with snacks shaped like fish, kushikatsu, yakitori, and sashimi. A great spot for a late-night hangout!

My family drinks moderately at home and gets reasonably drunk, which is forgivable at this price. The food is not particularly delicious, but it's not bad either. The skewers are grilled over charcoal, and the tempura has a thin batter which is nice. I usually don't like tempura, but the thin batter works well. The portions are generous. Each skewer has a satisfying amount of food. I leave feeling full, and the alcohol prices are reasonable, so I am satisfied in that regard. Personally, I'm a bit cheap, so I order a shochu on the rocks (served in a large glass that made me momentarily think it was watered down) for 300 yen and then add my own oolong tea to it. If you live or work nearby, it's worth a visit. But if you have to go out of your way to get there, it's a bit iffy. It might be recommended for younger people.

I went with my colleagues. There is a TV and the staff doesn't interfere, so you can relax. They respond politely, so I enjoyed drinking. The marinated squid is a great snack with alcohol. It may not be suitable for a date, but it's a great place to hang out with friends. It's a bit of a walk from Kyoto Station. The prices are reasonable, so it's recommended for stopping by after work.